Petruth Paddocks
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- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Site type
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after which voices must be lowered. Pets are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Please state a group name in your booking notes if you would like to be pitched as a group – maximum 10 people. Adult groups of 5-10 people will be charged a £150 good behaviour bond ; the site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment. Electric pitches: the electric hook-up cost includes 8 kWh per stay. Further usage is metered on site at £0.37 per kWh and must be topped up at reception. Unused credit can be refunded at the end of your stay, make a note of your balance and visit reception to arrange. Black sacks are not allowed on site, guests will be provided with sacks and buckets for transporting rubbish to the recycling point.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
19

Electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 8m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 plus taxes or fees £4
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 12m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 plus taxes or fees £4
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17

Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 plus taxes or fees £1
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Bell tent (no pets)
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jemima Puddle Duck shepherd's hut
8 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jeremy Fisher shepherd's hut
8 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Peter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious, well-maintained campsite boasts a fantastic location within easy walking distance of Cheddar Gorge and village. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the immaculately clean and plentiful toilet and shower facilities, often described as the best they've encountered. The site offers a relaxed atmosphere with various fields catering to different preferences, alongside popular on-site amenities like a bar, food trucks, and fire pits. While some mention the site can be busy, particularly on weekends, and occasionally noisy, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Camp sight was great every1 was…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Camp sight was great every1 was realy friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would come back again.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good size campsite, clean facilities, great entertainment over August Bank Holiday. Great food. Good location.
Disliked None.
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Great facilities and plenty of entertainment…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great facilities and plenty of entertainment on site
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything was organized and staff were…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything was organized and staff were very helpful 10/10 for them !!!
Disliked None so far
Recommend to friends Visit again
Highly recommend site for location and layout
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very clean showers and toilets and plenty of them (no waiting)
Great space allocation, no children in our area. Were family areas with slides etc.
great little shop - although they could stock more fridge essentials (shops not far though)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Looking forward to a return visit!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very quiet at night, nice vibe at the bus bar with the fire pit, very clean toilets & showers, children loved the play area with all the old vehicles.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Cleaning dish good WC and shower…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Cleaning dish good WC and shower facilities all dood
Recommend to friends Visit again
Detailed arrival instructions, spotless facilities, beautiful…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Detailed arrival instructions, spotless facilities, beautiful views
Recommend to friends Visit again
A really well appointed and spacious…
Electric grass pitch
Liked A really well appointed and spacious site with laid back atmosphere.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely come back again, this is a lovely place to camp.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The camp was lovely and clean, friendly atmosphere, the evenings were quiet. Entertainment and food were great.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3XW
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26792°N
2.77276°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Spice Cottage Restaurant 0.6 mi
- Bath Arms Hotel Pub 0.6 mi
- Riverside Inn Pub 0.8 mi
- Rasoi Restaurant 0.8 mi
- Zen Thai Restaurant 0.8 mi
- 100 Flavours Restaurant 0.8 mi
- Riverside Restaurant 0.8 mi
- Tuckers Restaurant 0.9 mi
- Souvlike Restaurant 0.9 mi
- La Rocca Restaurant 0.9 mi
Groceries
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 0.5 mi
- Hillier Garden Centre Supermarket 0.5 mi
- The Legbender Cider, Country Wine & Craft Shop Off-licence 0.9 mi
- Wilkins Cider Farm Off-licence 4.2 mi
- Thatcher's Brewery Shop Off-licence 5.2 mi
Parks and play
- All Weather Pitch park 0.5 mi
- Hannah More Park 0.7 mi
- Rotary Park 0.9 mi
- Sharpham Road Playground 1.2 mi
- Dinosaur Valley Playground 5.2 mi
- Wookey Hole Indoor Playground 5.2 mi
Family days out
- Cox's Cave and The Crystal Quest 1 mi
- Gough's Cave 1 mi
- Lion Rock 1 mi
- Cheddar Gorge & Caves 1.1 mi
- Black Rock 2.1 mi
- Rock of Ages 4.1 mi
- Sheep Hurdles 4.1 mi
- Priddy Circles 4.8 mi
- Priddy Circles 4.9 mi
- Priddy Circles 4.9 mi
Public transport
- Church Street (N Bound) 0.5 mi
- Tweentown (West bound) 0.8 mi
- Tweentown (East Bound) 0.8 mi
- Greenhill House (North West Bound) 0.9 mi
- Greenhill House (South East Bound) 0.9 mi
- Gough's Cave 1 mi
- Back Lane (Westbound) 1.2 mi
- Back Lane (Eastbound) 1.3 mi
- Cheddar Road 1.9 mi
- Parkfield Road Junction 2.1 mi
What’s nearby
- Isle of Wedmore Golf Course 2.8 mi
- Blagdon Fishing Lodge 5.3 mi
- Mendip Spring Golf Club - Lakeside Course Golf course 5.8 mi
- Mendip Spring Golf Club - Brinsea Championship Course Golf course 6 mi
Local services
- Cheddar Motors Fuel station 0.8 mi
- Crossroads Fuel station 1.5 mi
- Axbridge Pharmacy 2.3 mi
- Axbridge and Wedmore Medical Practice Doctors 2.4 mi
- Wedmore Pharmacy 3.2 mi
- Lunns Filling Station Fuel station 3.3 mi
- Wedmore Surgery Doctors 3.3 mi
- Texaco Fuel station 3.4 mi
- Winscombe Family Practice Doctors 4.1 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 4.2 mi
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 5.2 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 6.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 6.8 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 8.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.4 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 10.9 mi
Clevedon Court 12.1 mi
Tyntesfield 12.2 mi
Stembridge Tower Mill 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 0.8 mi
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.2 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Winscombe 4.1 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 11 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Petruth Paddocks dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Petruth Paddocks? There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Petruth Paddocks?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


